Getting Double Glazing

youth_leader

Very glad to hear it, I've got to save to have mine done.   Since October another of my bay windows has blown, but I've had a positive ventilation unit put in the loft, so at least my condensation is down.

FreeBear

youth_leader said:

Very glad to hear it, I've got to save to have mine done.   Since October another of my bay windows has blown, but I've had a positive ventilation unit put in the loft, so at least my condensation is down.

With the PIV unit in place, you should be able to avoid having trickle vents if you don't want them - Trying to find an installer that has read and understands the latest revision of the building regulations with respect to background ventilation is going to be half the battle though.

youth_leader

I have currently got trickle vents in one tiny window in each of the front bay windows FreeBear, and leave them open, but the windows were still sopping wet in the mornings. 

I did have an independent damp/timber specialist round and queried that the capped chimney didn't have a grille in one of the bedrooms - he said it didn't need it because of the trickle vents.  But the back bedroom part of the chimney breast doesn't have one either, and as it's a large window, no trickle in there.  Still have a million slugs coming up each day but I wear my flip flops on night time bathroom visits now  

FreeBear

Having trickle vents in the existing windows pretty much means that replacements must have them..

As for your damp "specialist", he doesn't seem to understand why a chimney requires a vent at the bottom - It is not to reduce condensation in the room, but to ensure the flue is adequately ventilated to prevent damp forming inside. Fortunately, you do not need a huge hole - Just a couple of ~25mm holes covered with a small grille will suffice.

That said, I have a bricked up fireplace in a bedroom without any vents at the base (pot is capped). The stove in the lounge keeps the adjacent flue nice and warm, so the chance of damp forming is minimal.

GrubbyGirl_2

Very good advice from everyone.  Even if you are going to have a loan do put at least £100 on your credit card.  I had my windows done 18 months ago and can't fault the windows or the company but I have just heard they have gone bust after decades in business.  That's my 10 year warranty out the window except I did pay for all of them on my credit card so I would get the section 75 cover.  I'm so glad I did now

markin

youth_leader said:

Very glad to hear it, I've got to save to have mine done.   Since October another of my bay windows has blown, but I've had a positive ventilation unit put in the loft, so at least my condensation is down.

Only the glass needs replacing if the frames are still good, the glass is not the most costly bits.

ashe

markin said:

youth_leader said:

Very glad to hear it, I've got to save to have mine done.   Since October another of my bay windows has blown, but I've had a positive ventilation unit put in the loft, so at least my condensation is down.

Only the glass needs replacing if the frames are still good, the glass is not the most costly bits.

This is true, we paid about £120 to replace a French door glazed panel 3 years ago, it will have gone up but much less than entire frame etc 

FreeBear

GrubbyGirl_2 said:

Very good advice from everyone.  Even if you are going to have a loan do put at least £100 on your credit card.  I had my windows done 18 months ago and can't fault the windows or the company but I have just heard they have gone bust after decades in business.  That's my 10 year warranty out the window except I did pay for all of them on my credit card so I would get the section 75 cover.  I'm so glad I did now

Check the warranty paperwork - You may well find it is backed by an insurance policy, so will still be valid.

The last few windows fitted here were done by an independent that is thinking of retiring within the next five years. The warranty that I received is insurance backed, so I don't have any worries about making a claim should anything fail.